humming

• Décrit un son grave, continu et bourdonnant, semblable à celui d'une abeille ou d'une machine ; s'emploie aussi pour un lieu animé et plein d'activité.

Describes a sound that is low, continuous, and buzzing, like that of a bee or a machine; also used to describe a place that is busy and full of activity.

1. Making a low continuous soundB1formal

   Producing a steady, low-pitched buzzing or vibrating sound.

   bourdonnement

   • The humming refrigerator kept me awake all night.
   • A humming bee flew past the window.
   • The humming engine indicated a mechanical problem.

   Synonymesbuzzingdroningmurmuringwhirring

   Antonymesmutequietsilentstill

2. Very active or busyB2informal

   Full of activity, energy, or excitement.

   très actif, animé

   • The city was humming with activity during the festival.
   • The office was humming with productivity before the deadline.
   • The market was humming with shoppers and vendors.

   Synonymesabuzzbustlingbuzzinghappeninglivelythrivingvibrant

   Antonymesdeaddullidleinactivequietslow

• Nom désignant un son grave et continu produit par un objet vibrant ou par une personne chantant les lèvres fermées, ainsi que l'action de fredonner ou de bourdonner.

A noun referring to the low, continuous sound produced by something vibrating or by a person making a sound with closed lips.

indénombrable

1. Sound of hummingB1formal

   A low, continuous, buzzing sound, often made by a person or machine.

   bourdonnement

   • The humming of the refrigerator kept me awake.
   • I could hear the soft humming of the bees in the garden.
   • The humming of the engine indicated it was running smoothly.

   Synonymesbuzzbuzzingdronedroninghummurmurmurmuringpurrwhirwhirring

   Antonymesquietsilencestillness

2. Activity or busynessB2informal

   A state of being very active or busy, often with a low, continuous sound.

   Bourdonnement d'activité

   • The office was a humming of activity before the deadline.
   • The city's humming nightlife attracted many tourists.
   • The humming of the crowd filled the stadium.

   Synonymesactivitybustlebuzzcommotionfermentflurryhubbubhustlestir

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de produire un son grave, continu et bourdonnant, souvent en gardant les lèvres fermées, ou le fait d'être en pleine activité.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a low, continuous, buzzing sound, often with the lips closed, or to be in a state of busy activity.

1. Make a low soundA2formal

   To make a low, continuous, droning sound with the lips closed.

   Fredonner

   • She hummed a tune while cooking dinner.
   • The bees hummed around the flowers.
   • He hummed softly to himself as he worked.

   Synonymesbuzzdronemurmurthrumwhir

2. Be active or busyB2informal

   To be full of activity or busy noise.

   bourdonner d'activité

   • The office was humming with activity before the deadline.
   • The city hums with energy at night.
   • The factory hummed as workers completed their shifts.

   Synonymesbustlebuzzswarmteemvibrate

3. Emit a low soundB1formal

   To produce a low, steady sound like a machine or engine.

   Émettre un bourdonnement

   • The refrigerator hums quietly in the corner.
   • The engine hummed as the car idled.
   • The computer fan hummed softly.

   Synonymesbuzzdronemurmurpurrwhirr